4.6 from 174 votes
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp Ceviche uses raw shrimp marinated in lime juice until firm and opaque, then combined with chopped tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. The citrus 'cooks' the shrimp, resulting in a fresh, bright dish with a balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy textures. It is served chilled, typically with tostados or tortilla chips.
Prep Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
305 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp cleaned and deveined (I used 31-40 count), seasoned with kosher salt to taste, fresh, raw
- ½ cup lime juice plus more if desired, freshly squeezed
- 2 Roma tomato diced small
- 1 avocado diced into small hunks, medium
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced very small (remove seeds to make it less spicy; use a serrano chile pepper to make it spicier)
- ½ English cucumber diced small
- ½ red onion sliced into thin strips
- ¼ to ⅓ cup cilantro finely minced, fresh
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt or as desired
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or as desired, freshly ground
- tostados for serving, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- To a large shallow bowl, add the cleaned shrimp, lime juice, season with salt to tasted, and place in the fridge for 30 to 60 minutes, or until shrimp are as 'cooked' as desired from the lime juice. While waiting, chop the other ingredients.
- To a large bowl add the tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add the shrimp and lime juice to the bowl with the vegetables, stir to combine, and taste to check for seasoning balance. I prefer to add a bit more lime juice and am not shy about adding salt because it's what the ceviche needs to bring out the flavors in everything. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For best freshness, serve the ceviche immediately after preparation.
- The shrimp will continue to "cook" in the lime juice if stored, so leftovers do not retain the ideal texture or flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
2104mg
(88%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 2104mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.